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The move was described as "absurd" by Britain's education secretary Gavin Williamson, as she is a symbol of "what is best about the UK."

"It has been a careful, finely balanced debate and we are fully aware of the impact our decision is likely to have in the U.K. and further afield," said Neil Mendoza, Oxford's Oriel College principal.

The program comes as early data shows the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is less effective against the South African variant of COVID-19.

The U.K. has ordered 100 million doses of the vaccine, enough to vaccinate 50 million people.

There are hopes it could be key to curbing the pandemic in many low- and middle-income countries due to its low cost.

Experts hailed the findings of the preliminary study as older people are more vulnerable to complications from COVID, and usually less likely to respond to vaccines.

The pause serves as a "wake-up call" for those eagerly awaiting a vaccine, the chief scientist at the World Health Organization said.

While a student at Howard University, Boseman took part in a theater program at London's Oxford University—only to find out that Denzel Washington paid for the experience upon his return.

Pharmaceutical giant Sinophram has priced their vaccine candidate at $145, the most expensive vaccine quote yet.

Cecil Rhodes founded the De Beers diamond company, which at one point had monopoly over the diamond trade.

The protesters can be heard chanting "decolonize" and for the statue of Cecil Rhodes to be taken down.

Scientists asked subjects to ask their ex and current partners about their personalities.

The research could pave the way for treatments for brain damage, scientists believe.

Popular stories about Saint Nicholas served as an inspiration for the legend of Father Christmas in the 16th century.

Oxford University researchers dispel theory that we are living in a computer simulation.

They were last seen driving a rented gray 2017 Hyundai sedan.

The history faculty said it was "pleased to be modernizing and diversifying our curriculum in this way" but activists said the changes did not go far enough.

"To prevent this extraordinary able young lady from not following her long-held desire would be too severe," said Judge Ian Pringle.

The university aims to "redress the balance" that favored "dead white males" in the past.

Friendly rivals and close confidants, J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis had a lasting impact on each other's work and lives.

One of world's most famous teenagers talks about her plans for the future.

U.K. universities receive almost as much as all the other charitable causes combined.

Academics say the U.K.'s vote to leave the EU is still a big threat to the sector.

Britain's share of funding into research projects is no longer guaranteed.

Study shows how virtual reality headsets can help people suffering from the disorder.

Malia Bouattia's critics say that she holds anti-Semitic views.

Oxford scientists find electric current boosts stroke recovery.

In April last year, the University of Cape Town pulled down its statue of the British imperialist.

On average, only five Facebook contacts are real-life friends, according to a report.

'The College Dropout' addresses the faculty at Oxford University.